Realism or Impressionism nowadays?

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Adriano,

Ciao ed benvenuto ! I see you finally got approved!

I don't paint in an impressionistic style, but have noticed that what people term realistic is often very loosely defined. It's definition as "faithful representations of reality" depends often to what extend the individual is able to recognize what is being depicted and by what type of depiction, weather impressionistic, painterly or super realistic the individual is moved. As Allan said:

It is my impression that Impressionism was originally intended to be an exploration of the real light and color phenomenon = a better realism.

In my opinion the impressionistic style of placing multiple small strokes next to each other to reflect the play of light, as originally intended by the Impressionists, is no longer favored and has been replaced by what is termed painterly (like Sargent's work).

[Adriano Maggi]

Originally Posted by Enzie Shahmiri

Adriano,




In my opinion the impressionistic style of placing multiple small strokes next to each other to reflect the play of light, as originally intended by the Impressionists, is no longer favored and has been replaced by what is termed painterly (like Sargent's work).

Hi Enzie
I 'll send you an impressionist photo, if you should make a painting from it you should certainly make an impressionist painting. Moreover only if you paint from life you can get the complementary colours that photo can't have. Photo was taken from Camillo Madonna ,a friend of mine.
Best greetings
Adriano

[Richard Monro]

Adriano,
What a great photo and composition. It will make a wonderful painting in any style...impressionistic or realistic.

[Claudemir Bonfim]

Hi Adriano and Welcome.
I've just visited your website and I liked your pastels very much.
What a great photograph of your friend you've posted. Does he have a website?
Hope to see some of your work here.

[Adriano Maggi]

Originally Posted by Claudemir Bonfim

Hi Adriano and Welcome.
I've just visited your website and I liked your pastels very much.
What a great photograph of your friend you've posted. Does he have a website?
Hope to see some of your work here.

Hi Claudemir
I'm sorry but my friend doesn't have a website,..just a CD..
Today I did a charcoal and i'm very happy to dedicate it to you.
Greetings
Adriano

[Adriano Maggi]

Originally Posted by Richard Monro

Adriano,
What a great photo and composition. It will make a wonderful painting in any style...impressionistic or realistic.

Hi Richard
Thanks
Compliments for your sense of humour,
The issue was about the complementarity in painting that results from painting in "pleine aire". This way of painting enhables you toget vivid colours that don't exist i a photo even if it's taken with an impressionistic light.
My best Greetings
Adriano

[Enzie Shahmiri]

I would love to do a painting of this provided I have the permission of your friend to use the photo.

I am a bit confused about what you term impressionist. This photo makes a nice impression on me, but I understand under impressionist something more like this painting by Mary Cassat. Very loosely done handled brush strokes.

I am sure there are many ways to paint this beautiful image, but I am drawn to painting her ala Bouguereau's technique. Don't get me wrong, I admire many artistic styles and it often depends on how well the artist was able to render a particular subject, but I catch my breath at those artists who can create an image that seems so full of life that one feels as viewing another human being.

So keep me posted if I can use the image.

[Adriano Maggi]

"depends on how well the artist was able to render a particular subject, but I catch my breath at those artists who can create an image that seems so full of life that one feels as viewing another human being. "

Dear Enzie
I dont? know Bouguereau 's technique and I don't think I would be able to learn it. Symply becouse it's unique. (for many reasons).
Even Mary Cassat's painting is full of life,and I 'm sure it'easier to learn it.
Happy to hear from you

[Enzie Shahmiri]

I don't know if I would say one technique is easier than the other. Due to the use of scumbeling and glazing the whole process of artists like B. , takes longer than an "ala prima" technique.

Years ago I did a painting of Starfish, which had to be done in a impressionistic manner. I struggled all the way through, although the technique seemed to allow for more freedom, than a tightly rendered painting would. So go figure that one out!

It often depends where the interest of the artist lies. Each technique requires the knowledge of your materials and enough practice to be convincing. I am sure you will succeed in what ever you put your mind to as long as you work hard and as you said "paint from life".

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Adriano,
I just saw your charcoal, it's very nice.